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2019 Winnebago Travato problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2019 Winnebago Travato — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Travato years?

Travato NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted11 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 7 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 4 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 6 complaints2022: 11 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 4 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Travato NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Winnebago Travato problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other250%
Electrical System125%
Body & Structure125%

Does the 2019 Winnebago Travato have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V627000OtherSeptember 8, 2023 · 8,583 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Consequence

An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 176. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 22V-696. Motorhomes previously repaired under 22V-696 will need to have the new remedy completed.

22V696000OtherSeptember 16, 2022 · 6,540 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Consequence

An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 19, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by Winnebago recall 23V627.

21V793000Electrical SystemOctober 12, 2021 · 267 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Travato and 2021-2022 Boldt vehicles. The wire harness may have been built incorrectly, resulting in the loss of over-current protection.

Consequence

Loss of over-current protection can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are instructed to not drive their vehicle until the Volta Power System is disabled. Dealers will replace the harness and inspect the electrical connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 164.

18V546000Electrical SystemAugust 17, 2018 · 6,700 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Winnebago Era, Travato, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Paseo, Via, Adventurer, Journey, Tour, and Grand Tour motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.

Consequence

If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. Winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on December 4, 2018. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WINNEBAGO TRAVATO 59GL CAREFREE AWNING WAS REPAIRED BUT IS STILL DEPLOYING WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE PULLED THE AWNING FUSE TO KEEP IT FROM DEPLOYING WHILE DRIVING . I WOULD LIKE TO BEABLE TO USE IT. CAN THIS ITEM BE LOOKED AT TO MAKE SURE THAT IT WAS PROPERLY REPAIRD AND TO CHECK IF ANYTHING HAVE BEEN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 3, 2025

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE ROOF LEAKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A WATER LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE 110 VOLT A/C RECEPTACLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO US ADVENTURE RV (5120 N BRADY ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52806, [PHONE])…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 15, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE ROOF LEAKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A WATER LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE 110 VOLT A/C RECEPTACLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO US ADVENTURE RV (5120 N BRADY ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52806, [PHONE])…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 15, 2018

2019 Winnebago Travato — common questions

Is the 2019 Winnebago Travato reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Winnebago Travato have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Winnebago Travato. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.